Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Respiratory Function From lingering coughs to chronic airway sensitivity, respiratory issues in horses are frustratingly common. They can often be tough to fully resolve. You may have tried everything: soaked hay, low-dust bedding, and improved airflow. Yet, the problem persists. What if the missing piece isn’t in the air, but in the gut? At Dr. Silver, we believe in looking beyond surface symptoms. A growing body of veterin

Could Gut Support Be the Key to Reducing Risk — Even in Well-Managed Horses? At Dr. Silver, we work with owners managing some of the most challenging equine conditions — laminitis, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), and PPID (Cushing’s disease). Many are doing everything right: ✔ Soaked hay ✔ No grass ✔ Controlled diets ✔ Regular trims And yet… flare-ups still happen. What’s missing? 🔬 The Overlooked Factor: Gut Health & Systemic Inflammation Modern research is uncovering the

🧄 Garlic for Horses: Science, Safety & Why It Still Matters Garlic has long been used in equine nutrition, but in recent years, it’s become a topic of debate — especially for horses with sensitivities like sweet itch. At Dr Silver, we understand that owners want clarity, not confusion, when it comes to ingredients. This article outlines the real science, clears up the myths, and explains why garlic is still a valuable, safe, and functional addition to equine diets — when use